Claratel Behavioral Health

🤝 Collaboration Creates Stronger Communities!

Claratel is proud to participate in the “Exploring Integrated Diversion Alternatives in DeKalb County” Lunch ’n’ Learn on September 25.

Our CEO, Fabio van der Merwe, will join DeKalb County leaders and community partners to explore how stronger collaboration across behavioral health, housing, justice, reentry, diversion, and community-based services can better connect individuals to the support they need.

Together, we’re working toward more coordinated solutions and Brighter Tomorrows for DeKalb County. 💙

📣 Join the conversation! Register today https://zurl.co/Ki7Zl to be part of this important discussion.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030

💜 September is Su***de Awareness Month

This year’s theme, “Start the Conversation. Be the Difference,” reminds us that we all have a role in creating a community where people feel seen, heard, supported, and connected to help.

At Claratel Behavioral Health, we know that starting a conversation about mental health can make a difference. A simple “Are you okay?” followed by listening without judgment can be an important first step toward getting someone the support they need.

We are here to listen, support, and help you or someone you care about with the services and resources needed to move toward a brighter tomorrow.

Need immediate behavioral health crisis support?
🏥 DeKalb Regional Crisis Center – Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 📞 404-294-0499

If you need support—or know someone who needs support—for mental health, substance use, or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) services, don’t hesitate to reach out to Claratel Behavioral Health.
📞 404-892-4646
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://zurl.co/rvwiZ

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🎉 Tomorrow We Celebrate- GARecovers In Communities Bus Tour!

Claratel Behavioral Health is excited to attend and celebrate tomorrow at the GARecovers In Communities Bus Tour, sponsored by the Georgia Council for Recovery and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).

📅 Wednesday, September 9th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 5676 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Join hundreds of community members for an evening of FREE food, entertainment, fellowship, and celebration as we recognize the hope and joy of recovery. 🙌🏾

At Claratel, we believe recovery is possible and community support makes a difference. Through substance use services, peer support, and behavioral health care, we are committed to helping individuals build healthier lives and brighter tomorrows. 💙🌟

🚌 Click the linkhttps://zurl.co/9v6j5 to see when and where the GARecovers In Communities Bus Tour is stopping near you! Come celebrate with us and help show that Recovery Happens in Communities! 🤝🏾

All Claratel Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics are CLOSED today. Our DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (450 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030) is OPEN 24/7.

Contact us at 📞 404.892.4646, [email protected], or visit https://zurl.co/vX6wg today for support with mental health, intellectual developmental disabilities, or substance use disorder services.

Join us for the DeKalb County Unhoused Tele-Town Hall—an important community conversation focused on homelessness, housing stability, available resources, and pathways to permanent housing.

Hear from DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, County and community leaders, and Claratel Behavioral Health CEO Fabio van der Merwe, who will share Claratel’s perspective on behavioral health and the critical connection between mental health, substance use challenges, housing instability, and supportive services.

📅 September 22 | 6:00–8:00 PM
💻 Click the link here https://zurl.co/P43v9 to register and attend this important event!

Know the resources. Be part of the solution.

💚 10 Years of Support for NAMIWalks Georgia. One Shared Mission. Countless Brighter Tomorrows. ☀️

Claratel Behavioral Health has proudly stood alongside NAMI Georgia and NAMIWalks in the movement to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure individuals and families know they are not alone.

🤝 Since 2016, Claratel has supported NAMIWalks Georgia, and we are proud to continue that commitment in 2026 as a Sponsor.

Our decade-long partnership with NAMIWalks is about more than sponsorship—it reflects a shared commitment to stronger communities, greater access to care, and a future where seeking mental health support is met with understanding, compassion, and hope.

👟 This October, we’ll walk together once again—our staff, clients, families, friends, and community partners—because mental health matters and every step helps move our community forward.

We invite our community to JOIN Team Claratel and stand with us in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and showing that no one should face a mental health journey alone. TEAM CLARATEL LINK: https://zurl.co/wwpp6

🏠Supportive Housing Week | Housing Supportive Program (HSP)-Partners for HOME and HSP- State

Today, we highlight two programs, Claratel’s partnership with Partners for HOME (PFH)—an organization that believes everyone deserves a place to call home. PFH works with community stakeholders to expand housing opportunities, especially for neighbors impacted by homelessness and housing instability.

The State of Georgia’s supportive housing programs, supported by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), provide affordable housing assistance paired with voluntary support services. Participants are linked with a case manager who coordinates behavioral health services and other wraparound support.

💙 Through HSP-State and HSP- Partners for Home , Claratel has served over 400 clients by providing the behavioral health support and services individuals need to maintain housing and move toward greater independence.

🤝 We maintain bi-weekly contact to help participants remain connected to services and maintain housing stability.

To learn more about our Housing Supportive Programs contact us at 📞404.892.4646, [email protected], or visit our https://zurl.co/msPzx today for assistance.

Claratel Behavioral Health was proud to participate in the Beyond Us Community Summit: Service Integration, an important conversation about what it truly takes to support our communities.

Our CEO, Fabio van der Merwe, joined community leaders to discuss the importance of integrating behavioral health services with the broader network of community resources—especially when serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

Supporting people with complex needs requires more than simply making referrals. It requires connection, coordination, and collective action.

The summit challenged us to move toward true service integration—bringing together:

🏠 Housing
🧠 Behavioral Health
🤝 Human Services
🏛️ Government Agencies
💙 Community Organizations & Partners
📍 Other Critical Community Resources

When organizations combine their resources, expertise, and services around shared outcomes, we can address barriers more effectively and create stronger pathways to stability, recovery, and well-being.